What does Capucine mean?
Capucine is the French word for the nasturtium flower.
What does Fleur mean?
Literally the French word for 'flower', from Latin 'flos/floris'. Popularised in English by the character Fleur in Galsworthy's 'The Forsyte Saga'.
Capucine vs Fleur
Which is more popular?
Fleur is more popular than Capucine today: about 11 US babies were given the name Fleur in 2025, compared with 0 named Capucine.
| Capucine | Fleur | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Nasturtium flower | Flower |
| Origin | French | french |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | kah-poo-SEEN | FLUR |
| Syllables | 3 | 1 |
| First appeared | 1961 | 1926 |
| Peak year | 1965 (14) | 2021 (16) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 11 |
| Trend | Declining | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Capucine
Fleur
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Capucine | Fleur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0 | 64 |
| 2010s | 0 | 92 |
| 2000s | 8 | 26 |
| 1980s | 0 | 15 |
| 1970s | 33 | 49 |
| 1960s | 66 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 | 6 |
| 1920s | 0 | 13 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Capucine or Fleur more popular?
Fleur is more popular than Capucine today: about 11 US babies were given the name Fleur in 2025, compared with 0 named Capucine.
What is the difference between Capucine and Fleur?
Capucine means Nasturtium flower (French origin), while Fleur means Flower (french origin).
Which name is older, Capucine or Fleur?
In US records, Capucine first appears in 1961 and Fleur in 1926, so Fleur has the longer recorded history.